Tennis Ireland, in association with Munster Tennis, wish to recruit a Regional Development Officer.
The successful applicant will lead the increase in tennis participation throughout the Province by delivering Tennis Ireland programmes in the Munster region, working with all key stakeholders including Clubs, Parks, Schools, Volunteers and Local Authorities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong tennis background and experience in sports development. A good knowledge of the issue of Safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults and a coaching qualification would be desirable.
Access to own transport is essential as the successful candidate will need to travel throughout the Munster region. The role also requires flexibility with regards to hours.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda vetting prior to commencement of the role.
Title : Regional Development Officer Munster
Fee : €22,500 per annum
Hours : 20 hours per week
Location : Munster Region
Contract : 2-year fixed term contract
Job Description:
To apply, please submit a CV with covering letter, detailing experience and suitability for the role, to : roger.geraghty@tennisireland.ie before 5pm on 31st July 2019.
The successful applicant will lead the increase in tennis participation throughout the Province by delivering Tennis Ireland programmes in the Munster region, working with all key stakeholders including Clubs, Parks, Schools, Volunteers and Local Authorities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong tennis background and experience in sports development. A good knowledge of the issue of Safeguarding of children or vulnerable adults and a coaching qualification would be desirable.
Access to own transport is essential as the successful candidate will need to travel throughout the Munster region. The role also requires flexibility with regards to hours.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo Garda vetting prior to commencement of the role.
Title : Regional Development Officer Munster
Fee : €22,500 per annum
Hours : 20 hours per week
Location : Munster Region
Contract : 2-year fixed term contract
Job Description:
- Increase participation in the sport through the delivery of key Tennis Ireland development programmes in Clubs, Parks, Communities and Schools
- Encourage key target groups to participate in the sport
- Work closely with Club Committees to promote good governance and practice in the operation of their clubs
- Engage with key stakeholders and agencies such as Local Sports Partnerships,
- Local Authorities and coaches to assist with the promotion and development of Tennis
- Promote Tennis through the organisation of events and activities aimed at increasing participation in the sport
- Promote and Educate clubs on child protection policies and procedures.
- Promote and Educate clubs on the Clubmark process.
- Represent Tennis Ireland at local meetings regarding the development of strategic plan or development plan programmes.
- Develop partnerships between the relevant local statutory and voluntary bodies and maximise their involvement in the development of tennis in the Province.
- Engage with non affiliated clubs to increase the number of affiliated clubs
- Engage with schools and working closely with the Schools Development Officer
- Provide monthly reports to the President of Munster Tennis
- Organise workshops on relevant topics
- Attendance at branch meetings on request and attendance at the branch AGM
- Liaison with Munster Tennis officers and officials.
To apply, please submit a CV with covering letter, detailing experience and suitability for the role, to : roger.geraghty@tennisireland.ie before 5pm on 31st July 2019.
